The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is calling for submissions on proposed changes to National Electricity Rules, including allowing for charges to be whacked on those who export solar electricity. [Read more…]

The town of Newstead in Central Victoria is another step close to achieving its ambitious solar energy goals. [Read more…]

That should probably read going solar for bananas¹ – but anyhow. A new facility in Melbourne with the capacity to ripen 350 million pieces of fruit every year is being powered with solar energy. [Read more…]

Adelaide’s City of Mitcham has beefed up its solar power capacity with the installation of panels at four facilities that will save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next decade. [Read more…]

There have been a few interesting LG news items over the last week or so in relation to the company’s solar and energy storage activities. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]

New South Wales’ Berejiklian government is investing more than $15 million for the installation of solar power and other renewable energy systems at Hunter Water facilities. [Read more…]

An expansion of Victoria’s Solar Homes program is providing landlords with an interest-free loan in addition to the state’s generous solar subsidy. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s McGowan Government yesterday announced a $66.3 million renewable energy focused package to help boost the state’s economy. [Read more…]

Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre solar panel installation

Northern Beaches Council has just installed its largest solar power system to date and is encouraging residents to join the solar energy revolution. [Read more…]

Ipswich’s first solar car park featuring electric vehicle chargers was officially opened by Queensland’s Energy Minister yesterday. [Read more…]